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4 weeks Post op-question about stretch marks??
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Hello. I am a 31 year old mother to 3 boys, 5, 3,...
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Hello. I am a 31 year old mother to 3 boys, 5, 3, and 16 months. I am 5'5" and hover between 138-142 pounds. I was at an all time high weight of 235 the day I delivered my first son and my poor stomach never regained itself. I managed to lose all the pregnancy weight and keep it off after all my pregnancies, but I have way to much loose skin and stretch marks to truly feel confident about myself.
I am an avid runner/exerciser, and I work too stinking hard not to be able to bear a bikini! I also have been left with some small, less than perky "girls", so I am getting a breast augmentation as well. I am currently undecided on how many CC's though.
I have a little more than 8 weeks to go, I am excited and nervous all wrapped up in one. I am going to try and post pics soon!
Megan in Indiana's provider
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January 19, 2012
Thanks for all your help Angie! And thanks too I will be so happy to be sporting a bikini this summer :-)
January 20, 2012
Lady, you are going to look amazing when this is all said and done!!! This summer you will rock your bikini :)
Way to take care of yourself too, honey. With all of your workouts i know that your strength will help you through a very speedy recovery!
Way to take care of yourself too, honey. With all of your workouts i know that your strength will help you through a very speedy recovery!
January 21, 2012
I hope you are right, Lizzie, I am anxious about not being able to workout for 6 weeks, but I know it will be worth it.
And as I look at my pictures, I am really wondering about getting some lipo on my back and sides.....I don't like the side view at all, guess that is another thing to ask at my next appt.
And as I look at my pictures, I am really wondering about getting some lipo on my back and sides.....I don't like the side view at all, guess that is another thing to ask at my next appt.
February 3, 2012
Hi Megan. Re the exercise, I am 3 weeks post op & am currently walking briskly for a couple of miles, doing some light weights (no chest stuff), and some leg lift type excercises that don't engage my abs. I feel I could do more but am trying not to push it as I would hate to set myself back. Everyone is different & I know I am lucky to be feeling so good. I posted a detailed account of my first 3 wks on my treatment review (Looking for Tips). Can't wait to see how it all works out for u.
January 21, 2012
I think you are going to get incredible results!!! You've done all the hard work- being in shape- now its time to let the PS do theirs, so ur incredible bod can shine! Good luck!!!
UPDATED FROM Megan in Indiana
1 month pre
SO it is 5 weeks from today. I am so ready and...
SO it is 5 weeks from today. I am so ready and anxious. I had a nightmare last night that my scar was horrible and really high and off center :(. I know it just from me and my husband talking about it the night before, but I did wake up a bit panicked.
I got for my big pre op appointment in 11 days, I am very excited to get to talk the Dr again and ask about some possible lipo to my flank region. My husband thinks I am getting picky, but hey if you are going to have it done, you should have it done right.
we were also discussing last night on who all I was going to tell about the surgery. My really close friends and his parents and my parents know. And it is not that I truly care what their opinion is ( I know my mom is not that pleased) but I just don't want judgement either. Oh well, I am doing it no matter what. This is something all about ME!
I got for my big pre op appointment in 11 days, I am very excited to get to talk the Dr again and ask about some possible lipo to my flank region. My husband thinks I am getting picky, but hey if you are going to have it done, you should have it done right.
we were also discussing last night on who all I was going to tell about the surgery. My really close friends and his parents and my parents know. And it is not that I truly care what their opinion is ( I know my mom is not that pleased) but I just don't want judgement either. Oh well, I am doing it no matter what. This is something all about ME!
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February 3, 2012
I do not think that you are being picky. As you said if you are going to have it done have it done right. Good luck.
February 3, 2012
I understand how you feel about telling people or not about your surgery. I was worried about telling me best friend-especially about the Boob job. But i decided that with everything else i will be going through with recovery that i didnt want to have to hide how i was really feeling to people that are important to me. As for the people who are not that important....let them think that i am naturally amazing looking with no help at all! ;)
And i was quite pleased with how supportive everyone has been. It seems to be that the general opinion is "If it makes you happy then it makes me happpy" and ill take that.:)
As for "to lipo or not to lipo", i know that i am doing it because i want my shape to be smooth and contoured and i dont want to have to do this again. I want one recovery and i want to be a happy as possible with the end result. So if you are thinking about it, i say why not? You deserve to be as happy-nay, THRILLED with your results! In a world full of boys it time to let yourself shine, lady!
And i was quite pleased with how supportive everyone has been. It seems to be that the general opinion is "If it makes you happy then it makes me happpy" and ill take that.:)
As for "to lipo or not to lipo", i know that i am doing it because i want my shape to be smooth and contoured and i dont want to have to do this again. I want one recovery and i want to be a happy as possible with the end result. So if you are thinking about it, i say why not? You deserve to be as happy-nay, THRILLED with your results! In a world full of boys it time to let yourself shine, lady!
February 7, 2012
Thanks girls, once again it is so nice to know we are not alone in this!
My Pre op is in one week and I can't wait to ask about the lipo. Lizzie-You are right, I want to be smooth, and at this point, if I am already going to be under, what the hey, right?!
I think I have told most everyone I am going to tell. The only people I have left are 2 of my friends that kids' go to preschool with my oldest. I know that they will notice that someone else is picking my son up......I just don't want to tell them and our whole playgroup circle know. I am not the least bit ashamed or anything. I just don't want all the "Hens" talking at the playground either,lol.
Tina-I am thinking 350?? I am not really sure, I know my husband wants BIG!, and I just want them to be a nice size to fill out shirts and remain active. I am thinking I will have a much better feeling after my appt next week.
My Pre op is in one week and I can't wait to ask about the lipo. Lizzie-You are right, I want to be smooth, and at this point, if I am already going to be under, what the hey, right?!
I think I have told most everyone I am going to tell. The only people I have left are 2 of my friends that kids' go to preschool with my oldest. I know that they will notice that someone else is picking my son up......I just don't want to tell them and our whole playgroup circle know. I am not the least bit ashamed or anything. I just don't want all the "Hens" talking at the playground either,lol.
Tina-I am thinking 350?? I am not really sure, I know my husband wants BIG!, and I just want them to be a nice size to fill out shirts and remain active. I am thinking I will have a much better feeling after my appt next week.
February 7, 2012
*because then our whole playgroup circle will know. Sorry for the typo.
February 8, 2012
Hi Megan, re ur implant size...ur measurements r almost identical to mine (5'5" & 135-142lbs). Despite being told I could go up to a 425, I went with 325 & I love them. They fill out my clothes nicely, without feeling I have to go up a size to fit them in. I am not running r doing class yet but I think they will feel ok. I went bra shopping (4wks post op yesterday) and it turns out I am a 34D...wasn't expecting that but enjoying it. My hubbie loves the size, but then again he didn't want huge, like urs. Its ur body & ur decision...u will b the onethe carrying them around & trying to work out :-)
UPDATED FROM Megan in Indiana
29 days pre
T-1 month and counting. Surgery is a month from...
T-1 month and counting. Surgery is a month from Today! I can't wait. Last night after getting out of the shower I just stood there and stared and realized how badly I want this. The only fear I have right now is how recovery is going to go, not of the surgery itself. I am sure my feelings are going to go through all sorts of changes again, but as for right now, bring 'er on!
And this morning while at a body sculpt class, being tortured with some major ab workout, lol, I was thinking how I can not wait to actually see results from hard work, not just feel a tighter core.
And this morning while at a body sculpt class, being tortured with some major ab workout, lol, I was thinking how I can not wait to actually see results from hard work, not just feel a tighter core.
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February 9, 2012
Thanks Midget! I was really thinking around 350, so to hear you say 325 makes me feel good. My surgeon has you go look at loveyourlook.com and save pics of breasts that you like for a "look" book, so he can get a better of idea of what I want. I am excited to see him again next week and get a better feel, because right now 350cc is this arbitrary number, you know?
Oh, and ha, you are so right, the husband is SO NOT the one that has to walk around with them :)
Oh, and ha, you are so right, the husband is SO NOT the one that has to walk around with them :)
February 9, 2012
Hopefully the time will fly by. I have saved alot of photos of what I hope to look like. I feel like a perv having about 50 or so boob pics. lol. You are going to look fabulous.
February 10, 2012
I know, right? I then have to stop looking because all the boobs start to look the same,lol.
February 11, 2012
Given your before pics, you are seriously going to love your results! you are tiny! and will soooo love your results!
Don't be that worried bout recovery! .. My bloody period pains were worse than my TT and BL pains! .. you'll do great!
Don't be that worried bout recovery! .. My bloody period pains were worse than my TT and BL pains! .. you'll do great!
Wow! Very excited for you. When you work that hard on your body, you want to be able to see the results, for sure. You'll be looking HOT by summer! Keep us posted.